单词 | simian |
释义 | simian From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Animalssimiansim‧i‧an /ˈsɪmiən/ adjective1 literaryHBA similar to a monkey his dark hair and simian features2 technical relating to monkeys simian diseasesExamples from the Corpussimian• They stared, they watched, they were simian.• Many were surprised by Williams's appearance, which was simian and scarlet-faced, slightly boozy.• All I got for my pains was a grunt that fitted well with his simian features.• Micky's brow corrugated in a simian frown.• She is not strictly beautiful but has a simian intensity.Origin simian (1600-1700) Latin simia “ape”, perhaps from simus “flat-nosed” |
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